Support the Local Arts

Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative is a non-profit arts organization that exists because we believe that dance is for everybody and every body in our community, and that adults deserve vibrant, accessible opportunities to dance, create, connect, and belong. Every week, our space hosts classes, rehearsals, workshops, and community events, building a stronger and more joyful arts culture in the Shenandoah Valley.

Your support helps keep these programs thriving and ensures that cost is never a barrier for adults seeking creativity, movement, or community.

Whether you’re a student, a neighboring business, or simply someone who wants to support local arts in Harrisonburg, your contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Help sustain a home for dance, creativity, and community in Harrisonburg

Help sustain a home for dance, creativity, and community in Harrisonburg

Make a donation
Become a season sponsor

Why Support the Arts Through HDC?

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While many dance studios focus on youth programming, we specialize in providing high-quality training, classes, performance opportunities, and specialized workshops exclusively for adults ages 18 and older, a population often overlooked in arts funding.

We Center Adult Dancers and Artists

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We make the arts accessible

Your support helps us offer:

  • Scholarship options

  • Free and pay-what-you-can public events

  • Low-cost and pay-what-you-can community classes and workshops

  • Subsidized rehearsal space for qualifying local non-profit organizations and events

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We Strengthen Harrisonburg’s

Cultural Landscape

From hosting local choreographers to supporting new teaching artists and collaborating with other local arts organizations, we’re expanding the city’s creative offerings and enhancing the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Harrisonburg. 

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We partner with dancers, musicians, actors, photographers, wellness practitioners, and small businesses, creating a cultural network that enriches the entire community.

We Foster local collaboration

  • A direct contribution of any amount supports programming, community classes, equipment upgrades, and operational needs that help keep our doors open to everyone.


  • Support our Spring 2026 season by becoming a Season Sponsor. By purchasing a Spring Sponsorship Package either for yourself or as a gift, you will receive an HDC membership pass that includes unlimited classes between January 1 and June 30, six ‘bring a friend to class’ passes, plus two tickets to our spring show. 

    Purchase a Spring Sponsorship Package here.

  • Recurring monthly giving provides reliable funding that allows us to plan ahead and sustain affordable classes and rentals year-round.


  • Businesses and individuals can help sponsor a variety of Harrisonburg performing arts events and programs, including:

    • Guest artist workshops

    • Performance series

    • Free or pay-what-you-can offerings

    • Community events

    • Scholarships for dancers in financial need

    • Compensation for teachers

  • We accept donated goods and services such as:

    • Sound and lighting equipment

    • Dance flooring upkeep

    • Photography or videography

    • Printing

    • Refreshments for events

    • Furniture or organizational supplies

    If you have something to offer, we’d love to talk about it! Please contact info@hburgdancecoop.org.


  • Even if you can’t give financially, offering your time and skills makes a huge difference, too! Assist us with events, studio operations, creative or technical tasks, and community outreach. Volunteering is a great way to connect with other artists, support our programs, and be part of Harrisonburg’s vibrant creative community.

  • Renting our space for rehearsals, events, meetings, photoshoots, or workshops directly supports our ongoing operations. Regular renters also receive featured placement on our Community Partners page and promotion of their qualifying public classes or events in our weekly email newsletter.

Ways to Support 

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How your donation Helps

Your generosity supports:

  • Local Artists: Providing affordable rehearsal space, teaching opportunities, and a platform for performances.

  • Community Classes: Ensuring adults of all ages, identities, and experience levels can find a welcoming place to move.

  • Accessible Programming: Expanding free or low-cost events that make dance and creativity more available to everyone.

  • Improved Equipment & Facilities: Upgrades to sound systems, flooring, lighting, and safety features.

  • Scholarships & Financial Assistance: Community support helps us keep the arts accessible to people facing financial barriers.